Lake Metroparks Farmpark preparing for Horsepower Weekend

Sep. 22—Lake Metroparks Farmpark invites visitors to go on a journey through time and witness the evolution of agricultural technology from animal-powered farming to the thunderous muscle cars of the past during Horsepower Weekend on Sept. 28 and 29, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day.

Sept. 28 will focus on agricultural field work, according to a news release. Attendees can watch the progression of agricultural technology all in one field, everything from draft animal power to modern cabbed tractors will demonstrate a wide variety of implements.

Visitors also will have the opportunity to try their hands at plowing behind one of Farmpark's draft teams.

On both days, visitors can enjoy antique tractor displays, equipment demonstrations such as corn grinding and Farmpark's regular weekend presentations. Attendees also will be able to take advantage of photo opportunities with Farmpark's antique tractors and landscapes.

Fall activities will be in full swing as visitors can get lost in the corn maze, try an apple slushie or just sit and relax and enjoy the farm.

For those who have a car or truck from any year who would like to show it off, they can join the Lake Metroparks Farmpark's fifth annual Horsepower Weekend Truck & Car Show from noon to 4 p.m. Sept. 29. The public will vote for their favorite cars and trucks in several categories, the release stated.

Contact Nicole Gruden at 440-256-2122, ext. 3037 or [email protected] to sign up.

Horsepower Weekend is included in Farmpark admission of $7 to $9. Farmpark members, children younger than 2 and active military and their families receive free admission.

For an event schedule visit goto.lakemetroparks.com.

Farmpark is located at 8800 Euclid Chardon Road in Kirtland.